# Timer vs TimeSpeaker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 80% against TimeSpeaker's 33%. Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (221 vs 2). TimeSpeaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer costs $3.99 and TimeSpeaker $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 221 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of TimeSpeaker's.

Timer ships an update every 7 months, TimeSpeaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | TimeSpeaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timespeaker/id906741302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [UMIT CELEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/552863634) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This advanced timer allows for precise time management across various activities. Set multiple special events with customizable triggers like sounds, messages, or screen flashing. It's ideal for games, workouts, cooking, meditation, and any task requiring accurate timing, even when the app is in the background.

**Highlights:** Multiple complex timers simultaneously, Scheduled event triggers (sounds, messages, photos), Customizable display modes (textual, graphical), Background operation with sound/message alerts, Looping timers, Delayed start and flexible stop time entry, Screen blocking and flashlight alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for workouts and exercises
- 🚀 Highly customizable and versatile
- 🔔 Excellent timer with multiple alert options
- 💡 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery when running in the background
- 🔍 Confusing interface with too many advanced features
- 🔇 Sound alerts not always working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly changing time during use
- Alarm not sounding when app is in background
- Screen dimming and locking issues

**Requested features**

- Multiple timers running concurrently
- Ability to save and share custom timer presets
- More vibration and sound alert options
- Improved background mode and iOS 4 support


### TimeSpeaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timespeaker/id906741302)

This utility app announces the time and temperature at user-defined intervals. It can also record short videos triggered by specific events and control HomeKit lights and sensors. The app allows for public time announcements and displays temperature data from connected sensors.

**Highlights:** Periodic time and temperature announcements, Configurable announcement intervals, Trigger-based video recording, HomeKit sensor temperature display, HomeKit light control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeSpeaker free?

TimeSpeaker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or TimeSpeaker?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while TimeSpeaker averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer or TimeSpeaker have ads?

Neither Timer nor TimeSpeaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or TimeSpeaker?

Timer ships an update every 7 months, and TimeSpeaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and TimeSpeaker on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*